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Wadhurst and District Astronomical Society

A friendly local society which welcomes new members with – or without – astronomical experience

affiliated to the Federation of Astronomical Societies and a member of SAGAS, the Southern Area Group of Astronomical Societies, which provides us with a friendly and professional meeting place with fellow astronomers and astronomical societies in the area

MEETINGS- in The Methodist Church Upper Room, Lower High Street, Wadhurst TN5 6AT
The meeting begins at 1930 although members are invited to arrive anytime after 1900 as this is a good time to exchange ideas and discuss problems.

FEBRUARY MEETING

        Wednesday 17th February 2010 – Greg Smye-Rumsby talks about “Bits and Bobs”.  He has visited us on a number of occasions and members will remember his inimitable style; not only hilarious but also very informative.
Greg is a regular contributor to Astronomy Now and often produces the graphics for various articles.  He can often be found giving talks in the Greenwich Observatory’s Peter Harrison Planetarium.
Meetings begin at 1930 although members are invited to arrive anytime after 1900 as this is a good time to exchange ideas and discuss problems and relax before the talk.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Wednesday 17th March 2010 – James Fradgley from Wessex Astronomical Society in Wimborne, Dorset gives a talk entitled “Life in the Universe”
Wednesday 21st April 2010 – Dave Styles from Ashford Astronomical Society will be talking about “The Ice Giants”.

 

    

 

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And click here for what is in the Wadhurst sky tonight

To mark our tenth birthday [??]

The Cake

NASA Certificate

Some of our members are well-connected!

/Patrick Moore

MEETINGS

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month in the Upper Room of the Methodist Church, Lower High Street, Wadhurst

Doors open from 19:15; talks start at 19:30 and usually finish about 22:00 with a pint in the pub

Other events, including star parties, are arranged at shorter notice

CONTACTS

Chairman   John Vale-Taylor 

Secretary   Phil Berry  01892 783544

Treasurer  Mike Wyles  01892 542863

Newsletter Editor  Geoff Rathbone  01959 524727